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Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has strengthened its partnership with Enactus Nigeria to promote innovation, sustainability and youth empowerment in Nigeria’s construction industry through the Julius Berger Innovation Challenge (JBIC) 2026 Mentorship Programme. The initiative brought together undergraduate students from tertiary institutions across the country, exposing them to industry mentorship,…
Lagos State University (LASU) has recorded significant growth in revenue, academic programmes, infrastructure and research under the five-year tenure of its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello. Olatunji-Bello, who has bowed out of office, presented the scorecard of her administration at the grand finale of LASU’s 29th and 30th Combined Convocation Ceremonies, where she…
Africa’s drive towards greater trade integration and economic cooperation will take centre stage in September as the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, headlines the PMI Global Summit Series in Cape Town, South Africa. The summit, hosted by the Project Management Institute (PMI) sub-Saharan Africa, is expected to bring together … The post AfCFTA…
LAGOS — Leadway Assurance has unveiled the Leadway Lifetime Plan, a whole-of-life insurance solution designed to provide long-term financial protection for policyholders and extend coverage beyond the immediate household to the wider family circle. The new insurance product was unveiled during a press briefing with members of the Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors … The post…
OJO, LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a cash reward of N20 million each for the best graduating students of the Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions. The governor announced the rewards on Wednesday during the grand finale of LASU’s 29th and 30th Combined Convocation Ceremonies held … The post Sanwo-Olu Announces N20m Reward…
OSOGBO — Some suspected hoodlums reportedly engaged security personnel attached to the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in a gun battle at the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, on Wednesday. The incident occurred shortly after Adeleke received his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and … The post Gunmen Exchange Fire…
The Federal Government has said the removal of fuel subsidy and liberalisation of the naira generated N15.8 trillion in savings for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this at a media conference on Nigeria’s reform scorecard titled “The Benefits, Costs … The post FG: Fuel Subsidy Removal,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has raised concerns over what it described as worsening financial hardship among lecturers at the institution, alleging that some academic staff can no longer afford transportation costs due to low salaries. The Chairman of ASUU-KASU, Dr Abubakar Abdullahi, disclosed this while speaking on … The post ASUU…
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to channel recovered funds, unclaimed dividends and dormant account trust funds to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to support students’ access to higher education. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the … The post Tinubu…
Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched a satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking the first commercial deployment of the technology in Africa. The development is expected to expand mobile connectivity to areas that are not adequately covered by conventional terrestrial telecommunications infrastructure. The service allows Airtel customers with compatible…
The Kano State Government has awarded contracts worth N27.8 billion for the construction of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the state’s 44 Local Government Areas. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo-Othman, disclosed this on Tuesday during the contract award ceremony held at the ministry ……
The United States Coast Guard has lifted the 12-year Condition of Entry imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, marking a major development for the country’s maritime sector. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development on Tuesday in a statement posted on his X handle. The Condition … The post US Lifts 12-Year Security Restriction on…
Senegal have appointed France’s 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as their new head coach, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced on Tuesday. Vieira, who was born in Senegal, replaces Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed following the team’s disappointing World Cup campaign. The FSF described the appointment of Vieira as a “strategic move” aimed at … The post Senegal appoint Vieira as Head…
